South Africa search

[Candace Elliott]

How does one search for family history in South Africa if you want to use that as a starting point ?

[jim1]

Hello & welcome
You don't say which century but here is a good starting point:

https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list/?page=1&countryId=1927115 (free)
http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry24 (pay per view)

Also you don't say which nationality but here's more:
http://www.sagenealogy.co.za/DataArchive.htm
http://www.cyndislist.com/south-africa/general/
http://www.ancestrysa.com/
http://southafricanfamilyhistory.com/

[rusted]

The National Archives is another good place
http://www.national.archives.gov.za/naairs_content.htm
have a look at the South Africa board here for lots of great hints
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?board=291.0

[Candace Elliott]

Trying to trace the Stammers family who lived in Port Elizabeth South Africa in 1967 but i really don't know where to start as the only name i have to start with is Sandra Lynn Stammers which would have been the maiden name and she was born on 25 August 1947 or 1949. But where i don't know all i know is she was in SA in 1967.

[Patricia Blacklaws]

Would you like me to see if there are any entries in the Telephone for Stammers in the PE area?  Perhaps she had male siblings?

Regards
Patricia

[lewskannen]

Another good source is www.identitynumber.org.

[pushniggle]

Another good source is identitynumber.org facebook hack

Hmm Thank you. I'll have a look at this website. 

[Mole]

May I suggest you read the Beginners Guide to SA Research at Mole's Genealogy Blog. Direct link is:
molegenealogy.blogspot.co.za/p/beginners-guide-to-south-african.html

The blog also offers a search facility, numerous lists taken from authoritative sources, and articles on many aspects on the topic of SA ancestry research. There is a comment form if you have queries or feedback.

Best Wishes,
Mole

[3sillydogs]

May I suggest you read the Beginners Guide to SA Research at Mole's Genealogy Blog. Direct link is:
molegenealogy.blogspot.co.za/p/beginners-guide-to-south-african.html

The blog also offers a search facility, numerous lists taken from authoritative sources, and articles on many aspects on the topic of SA ancestry research. There is a comment form if you have queries or feedback.

Best Wishes,
Mole

An excellent resource, full of information.  I go onto it often and often find an hour or more has passed with me reading something that has caught my eye.  A must do for those doing South African research.....